Job Description

Cook

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• $16.25/hr

Bring your love of cooking to the table at Garden Spot Village! As a Dining Services Cook, you’ll prepare delicious, high-quality meals that meet our residents’ nutritional needs and personal tastes. From everyday favorites to special campus events, you’ll help make mealtime something to look forward to while keeping food preparation safe, kitchens clean, and dining operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Support all Dining Services restaurants and campus events
• Prepare food in accordance with federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations
• Read food orders or receive verbal instructions, and prepare and cook food accordingly
• Follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items
• Apply intermediate to advanced knife skills
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and maintain records for accurate planning and supply requisition
• Comply with all HACCP policies and procedures
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment following GSV and regulatory rules
• Provide the highest quality of service to customers at all times
• Perform all duties efficiently, timely, and professionally
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Attend allergy and foodborne illness in-service training
• Participate in classroom and virtual training programs as designated
• Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments
• Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner
• Receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs, and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets
• Produce batch goods using basic cooking techniques as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Available to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to work closely with others in a cooperative spirit
• Identify with and promote the Mission and Philosophy of Garden Spot Village
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and large quantity recipes
• Ability to prepare and serve food according to menus and recipes
• Willingness to train and participate in ongoing staff development programs
• Demonstrates initiative and professionalism
• Graduation from a food-related course (ServSafe) helpful
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with employees, residents, and the general public in a friendly and professional manner
• Must work scheduled weekends and holidays
• May be required to work irregular schedules on short notice

Additional Information

This position is full-time 10:30am-7:30pm with rotating weekend schedule!

Why You’ll Love Working at Garden Spot

At Garden Spot Village, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to compassion, respect, and integrity. As a Dining Services Cook, you’ll help provide residents with safe, high-quality meals while contributing to a positive and welcoming dining experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.